moominmuppet

The neighbors across the street have been living there since I was a little kid -- I have clear memories of playing with their daughters when I was eight or nine. They're the ones who notified us when Gramps was going downhill in ways he wasn't telling us, and they also took Mom and me out to the grocery store when I first got in so we had supplies for the week. Tonight they came over to spend some time with Gramps before he goes, and while the husband stayed and chatted with Gramps, the wife offered to take me out for a drive. So, I got to get out of the house for an hour or so, and drive along the coast, and enjoy looking out over the ocean, and at Catalina. We also stopped by the Wayfarer's Chapel for a quick look around. I was starting to wonder if I was even going to get a chance to see the ocean while I was out here, so that was a wonderful little drive, and much needed.

I also talked to Bec tonight, who's got Tarma and Leroy downstairs hanging out with her. Dogs are so funny -- I had her hold the phone up so I could talk at them for a minute or two. They were apparently deeply baffled, as always.

Also, it cheers me greatly that I'm at least temporarily pantsless. We're doing laundry, and Gramps has gone to bed, so I'm getting at least a bit of mostly nekkid time (still wearing a long t-shirt). Does wonders for my mood.

I'm starting to get sleepy, and I'm trying to stay on Eastern time, so I think I'll head to bed soon.

Also, if anyone's actually out there, write me, call me, comment... anything. Please. I'm indescribably bored and lonely the vast majority of the day, and any little one-line message makes me happy and means a lot.